Team India are currently looking for the role of new head coach since Rahul Dravid's tenure will end after the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The Board of Control for Cricket in India have interviewed India World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir and former women’s team head coach WV Raman for the role. (BCCI)’s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will also interview a foreign cricketer for the same as per the reports from Sportstak.
Cricketers interviewed by BCCI for head coach role
The CAC committee comprises of Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik, with Ashok attending the call virtually as well due to commentary duties.
As per the close source to Sportstak, the cricket board interviewed Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman and the CAC will interview a overseas candidate tomorrow for the same.
Gambhir who is currently mentoring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would be the ideal choice to coach India team because under his mentorship, Shreyas Iyer-led side won the title after 10 years. They won the last title in 2014 when Gambhir was the captain.
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Gambhir to be interviewed again
The report further added that Gambhir will be interviewed again on June 19 for the second round by CAC members Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik. After both the interviews the board will decide his fate.
When will BCCI announce?
Team India are currently busy in the ongoing T20m World Cup 2024 which is taking place in the United States and West Indies and Rahul Dravid is currently the head coach of India and his successor will be reportedly announced in this week.
Team India in T20 World Cup 2024
Rohit Sharma-led team India have already qualified for the Super 8 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 by winning three matches on the trot and their last match against Canada washed out due to rain. Men in Blue will now face Afghanistan for their first match of the Super 8 which will be played on June 20.
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